Michael Chapman never got the recognition he deserved. Starting in the late 60s, the British guitarist and vocalist released a string of albums that were feted by the likes of David Bowie, Elton John and, later, Sonic Youth guitarist Thurston Moore, but the public at large never caught on to his brilliance and he remained a cult figure until his death in 2021. In 2013, Chapman spoke to Classic Rock about the highs and lows of his career – and why he never got the breakthrough he should have.
